Echo Canyon State Park

Imagine a serene escape just 12 miles east of Pioche, Nevada, where shimmering waters and expansive desert landscapes come together at Echo Canyon State Park’s campgrounds. These campgrounds combine accessible comfort with immersive natural beauty, offering full RV hookups, spacious tent sites, and shaded picnic areas perched near the 65-acre Echo Canyon Reservoir. With views of the rugged Dry Valley and its Great Basin desert habitat, this park is a haven for solitude seekers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The campgrounds boast clean facilities, flush toilets, and an RV dump station, ensuring a convenient experience for visitors. Each site includes a fire ring, grill, shade structure, and easy access to drinking water, making it ideal for both quick overnights and extended stays. The reservoir, stocked with rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and crappie, ensures rewarding fishing opportunities, while the 2.5-mile Ash Canyon Trail offers hikers captivating views of steep canyon walls and the surrounding terrain. Wildlife abounds in the area, with frequent sightings of eagles, hawks, and coyotes adding to the sense of remote wilderness.

Echo Canyon’s proximity to Pioche—a historic mining town—provides access to supplies and a touch of local charm. Whether you’re enjoying a weekend getaway or an extended retreat, the campgrounds provide a peaceful refuge for fishing, hiking, and stargazing under Nevada’s clear night skies.